Archbold's Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Archbold's Castle |
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| Native name Irish: Caisleán Archbold |
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| Type | Fortified warehouse |
| Location | Castle Street, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland |
| Built | 14th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Norman |
| Official name: Archbold's Castle | |
| Reference no. | 444 |
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Archbold's Castle is a castle and a National Monument in Dalkey, Ireland.
Location
Archbold's Castle is found on a hill, in Dalkey, 60 m (200 ft) west of Goat Castle.
History
Archbold's Castle was formerly a fortified warehouse, of which two storeys remain. A machicolation is visible above the doorway. Of seven castles which once stood in Dalkey, only two remain, Archbold's and Goat Castle. Archbold is a Hiberno-Norman surname, ultimately from Norman Archambault (ercan meaning "precious" + bald meaning "bold").
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